The best beer in every state, according to beer enthusiasts across the US

Americans love their beer. And when traveling out of state, a visit to the local brewery is one of the best ways to sample the culture.

For 15 years, Zymurgy Magazine — the official magazine of the American Homebrewers Association— has asked the group's tens of thousands of members to cast votes for the best beers in the country. The idea is that Zymurgy readers, as homebrewers, have more refined palates than most and can suss out the best.

In addition to ranking the top 10 beers in the US, Zymurgy named the best beer you can buy in every state. In celebration of National Beer Day on Saturday, April 7, here are the best beers.

ALASKA: Anchorage Brewing Co. A Deal with the Devil (TIE)

A barleywine-style ale brewed with Galaxy hop variety, A Deal with the Devil ages for between eight and 11 months in Cognac barrels. It's worth the wait. A blend of caramel, fig, Cognac, and wood spice creates a syrupy, full-bodied taste.

The crown jewels of the Alaskan Brewing Co. portfolio are the Smoked Porter (a German-style porter made with two varieties of hops that are smoked in a commercial food smoker) and Alaskan Amber (a balanced malty ale that lingers on the palate).

Some might call them American imports, because the brews travel by barge to the continental US.

COLORADO: Left Hand Brewing Company Milk Stout Nitro

One sip of the Milk Stout Nitro is guaranteed to leave you a chocolate milk-like mustache. A creamy head like hard whipped cream forms on the pour, unleashing an aroma of brown sugar and vanilla cream.

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CONNECTICUT: New England Brewing Co. Imperial Stout Trooper

The Force is strong with this imperial stout, brewed with nearly a dozen varieties of malts and grains. It smells like coffee; tastes like figs, plums, raisins; and satisfies a sugary craving with a subtle chocolate finish.

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DELAWARE: Dogfish Head Craft Brewery 90 Minute IPA

Originally released in 2001, the 90 Minute IPA uses a special technique called continual hopping which is responsible for its bold flavor and intense pine and citrus aromas. Brewers add hops to the boiling kettle at a consistent rate, creating an unapologetic flavor without the crushing bitterness.

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FLORIDA: Cigar City Brewing Jai Alai IPA

Named for a game native to the Basque region of Spain, this India Pale Ale takes inspiration from another country. It mimics the ales sent from England to thirsty British troops in India during the 18th century.

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GEORGIA: Creature Comforts Brewing Co. Tropicália IPA

The Tropicália is an IPA for people who say they don't like IPAs. Balanced, soft, and ripe with passion fruit and citrus hops aromas, this brew washes over the palate with a juicy flavor and a subtle bitterness.

IOWA: Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. pseudoSue

Toppling Goliath is known for its big, bold beers brewed in small batches — pseudoSue is no exception. The American pale ale roars with aromas of grapefruit, citrus, mango, and evergreen, and has a mild bitter finish.

LOUISIANA: Bayou Teche Brewing Miel Sauvage

Bayou Teche Brewing is known for recreating rare French and Belgian styles, and Miel Sauvage is a shining example of that work. Brewed in batches of 15 to 30 barrels, Miel Sauvage is a honey ale-style beer made with pale and honey malts.

MINNESOTA: Surly Brewing Co. Abrasive Ale & Todd the Axe Man

Surly Brewing Co. serves up a pair of IPAs that are not to be missed. Todd the Axe Man is a West Coast-style IPA brewed with one malt, Golden Promise from the UK, and Citra and Mosaic hops. Its seasonal sibling, Abrasive Ale, is an oatmeal double IPA with unapologetic aromas of candied grapefruit, tangerine, and tropical fruit.

NEVADA: The Brewer's Cabinet Dirty Wookie

Loaded with personality, like its namesake, the Dirty Wookie is an Imperial pale brewed with six varieties of malts. Brewers adds generous amounts of hops late in the process, which give it a balanced taste and a creamy mouthfeel.

NEW JERSEY: Kane Brewing Company Head High

This take on the American IPA is all about the hops. Kane Brewing Company uses five varieties grown in the Pacific Northwest to produce a beer that is heavy on grapefruit flavor. Notes of citrus, tropical fruits, and pine smell good enough to eat.

NEW YORK: Southern Tier Brewing Co. Choklat Oranj

With the Choklat Oranj, Southern Tier Brewing Co. delivers a stout that's worth making the six-hour drive from New York City. It's brewed with chocolate and orange peels and, according to the brewers, tastes great with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream.

NORTH CAROLINA: Wicked Weed Brewing Co. Pernicious IPA

With Pernicious IPA, Wicked Weed Brewing promises to "ruin your expectations for all other IPAs." A balanced hop bitterness and clean finish make it incredibly drinkable.

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NORTH DAKOTA: No winner.

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Well, this is awkward. Zymurgy Magazine did not name a best beer in North Dakota.

May we recommend the Iron Horse Pale Ale from craft brewer Fargo Brewing Company? The 5% ABV beer delivers a powerful surge of floral hop aromas and flavors of grapefruit. Iron Horse strikes a balance as hoppy enough for hop lovers, but not too hoppy for the hop-averse.

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OHIO: Fat Heads Brewery Hop JuJu Imperial IPA

Fat Heads Brewery takes on the traditional IPA with a West Coast style. Aggressively dry-hopped with three varieties, the Hop Juju puts on a huge display of pine, grapefruit, citrus, and pineapple aromas.

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OKLAHOMA: Prairie Artisan Ales Bomb!

Bomb! gets its name from the explosive flavor combination of coffee, chocolate, vanilla beans, and ancho chili peppers, which deliver just the right amount of heat. The Imperial stout is available by the keg if you don't want to stop at one bottle.

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OREGON: Deschutes Brewery Fresh Squeezed IPA

This mouthwatering IPA gets its juicy flavor from a heavy helping of Citra and Mosaic hops. Touches of grapefruit, orange, tangerine, lemon, and lime settle onto both the nose and the palate — making it a beer worth drinking for breakfast.

RHODE ISLAND: Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island Captain's Daughter

A new addition to Grey Sail Brewing's year-round portfolio, Captain's Daughter is an Imperial IPA that's light in color but not in alcohol content. This 8.5% ABV brew has the aroma and flavor of tropical and stone fruits.

SOUTH DAKOTA: Firehouse Brewing Co. Blue Eyed Girl

A spicy, herbal lager, Blue Eyed Girl has sweet undertones and a clean malt base. If you see it on tap, get it. Firehouse Brewing Co. makes 40 different beers and rotates through about nine brews on tap at any time.

TEXAS: Jester King Brewery Atrial Rubicite

At the start of the year, Jester King Brewery dumps several hundred pounds of raspberries into oak barrels that contain mature sour beer. The result is Atrial Rubicite, a sour beer imbued with rich character but devoid of sweetness.

VIRGINIA: Hardywood Park Craft Brewery Christmas Morning

An utterly decadent Imperial milk stout, Christmas Morning delivers hints of honey, oven-baked gingerbread, and the comforting nuances of freshly brewed coffee, thanks to a helping of locally roasted Mexican Chiapas coffee beans. We only wish it was available year-round.

WISCONSIN: New Glarus Brewing Co. Wisconsin Belgian Red

Described as a "tapestry of flavor," the Wisconsin Belgian Red is brewed with whole Montmorency cherries, Wisconsin-grown wheat, and Belgian roasted barleys. The result is a medium-body brew that is highly carbonated and intense with cherry flavor.

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WYOMING: Melvin Brewing 2×4 DIPA

Named the best damn double IPA in the world — by the brewers — 2x4 DIPA features several hop varieties bursting with floral and citrus aromas. Bright flavors and a crisp finish make it a beer worth traveling for.